Sub-Saharan
Africa
Nigeria
Nigeria
is Africa’s most populous country and
is comprised of more than 250 different ethnic
groups. The country has had a National Policy
on Education drafted since 1981, but has failed
to implement it effectively. One of the most
notable barriers to girls’ education in
Nigeria is the fact that over 70% of the population
live below the poverty line. Girls are frequently
sent to work on the street or in the markets
instead of going to school, in order to support
the family income. The teacher-pupil ratio is
also extremely high with as many as 100 children
in each class at times. Six Nigerian States
have been targeted for urgent action and, so
far, a Universal Basic Education programme focussed
on improving access, retention and quality of
curriculum delivered throughout 9 years of formal
education has been established.
Primary
Education
|
Primary School Enrolment Ratio (gross
1995-2001) |
Primary
School Enrolment Ratio (net 1995-2001) |
Net
Primary School Attendance (%) (1992-2001*) |
%
of Primary School entrants reaching
Grade5 (1995-2001*) |
%
Gender Gap
(net male – net female) |
| Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
Male |
Female |
All |
|
| 75 |
65 |
38 |
33 |
58 |
53 |
80 |
5 |
|
Adult Literacy
Ratio (2000)
Take
urgent action and send a report
card to your Minister of Education
Babalola
Borishade
Minister of Education
Federal Ministry of Education
Federal Secretariat
Shehu Shagari Way
Maitama PMB 146
Abuja
Nigeria
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